#2026/107Northern Ireland Updates Police Codes of Practice from July 2026
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This order brings revised police codes of practice into force in Northern Ireland on 1 July 2026. The updated codes cover stop and search, premises searches, seizure of property, detention and questioning, identification procedures, interview recording, arrest powers, and terrorism-related detention.
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Key Changes
- Revised police codes of practice will take effect in Northern Ireland on 1 July 2026.
- Existing codes covering stop and search, searches, detention, questioning, identification, interview recording and arrest will be replaced.
- A new Code I will apply to detention, treatment and questioning under the National Security Act 2023.
Obligations
What this law requires
From 1 July 2026, police officers in Northern Ireland must apply the revised Code A when exercising statutory powers of stop and search.
From 1 July 2026, police officers in Northern Ireland must apply the revised Code B when searching premises and seizing property found on persons or premises.
From 1 July 2026, police officers in Northern Ireland must apply the revised Code C when detaining, treating, and questioning persons in police custody.
From 1 July 2026, police officers in Northern Ireland must apply the revised Code D when conducting identification procedures.
From 1 July 2026, police officers in Northern Ireland must apply the revised Codes E and F when audio recording or visually recording with sound interviews with suspects at police stations.